it's time to start panicking

[Kenilworth]

2007-08: The idea that people who post on here have noticed there are things in the team to sort out (such as we are not scoring enough) while Speed has not is laughable. And what to do? Sack him? Third manager before Xmas? That would be daft.

No one is advocating any of that JJ.
The issue is that there seems to be very little being done about the lack of goals but more worryingly the lack of chances created and attacking intent. The one precedes the other.

 

[j j]

OK, so Speed will have noticed and he will know that something needs to be done. I don't see where you get the idea that very little is being done? He and his staff and his players will be spending a great deal of time trying to fix it. You and I will not see that happening. Hence, now is not the time to start panicing. Now is the time to relax as it is early in the season and we have a new manager who has only just started to make his mark on the team.

 

[Micalijo]

OK, so Speed will have noticed and he will know that something needs to be done. I don't see where you get the idea that very little is being done? He and his staff and his players will be spending a great deal of time trying to fix it. You and I will not see that happening. Hence, now is not the time to start panicing. Now is the time to relax as it is early in the season and we have a new manager who has only just started to make his mark on the team.

The thing is JJ you can train for 15 hours a day but it is not going to mean that in a match Monty/Ertl will start slotting balls through for Evans to sprint past a defender and score. The first two cannot play and Evans cannot sprint which are insurmountable problems. Amongst many other problems with our squad, that is why people are concerned.

If you are the Wendy winger then you might be worth a look actually. Are you?

 

[Pittsburg Blade]

OK, so Speed will have noticed and he will know that something needs to be done.....and we have a new manager who has only just started to make his mark on the team.

I'm with you on this one JJ.
Mainly because the alternative is unthinkable.

 

[SteelCity Blade]

The thing is JJ you can train for 15 hours a day but it is not going to mean that in a match Monty/Ertl will start slotting balls through for Evans to sprint past a defender and score. The first two cannot play and Evans cannot sprint which are insurmountable problems. Amongst many other problems with our squad, that is why people are concerned.

If you are the Wendy winger then you might be worth a look actually. Are you?

The point you're touching on is that Speed is trying to put square pegs into round holes. Mainly because he has no other option and what you've said above highlights the main problem with our squad. As you say, the quality in the middle isnt there so we struggle to build anything meaningful behind the forwards. The second problem is that we dont have the type of forward who can fashion a chance from nothing, which is essentially what we need because of the midfield problem.

The blindingly obvious sign is that we need three players. A central midfielder (who doesnt have a nose bleed after the halfway line), a left winger (with an ability to get round a full back) and a forward (with enough movement to create space in behind him). But where is the money going to come from for that and who in their right mind loans out players who can do such things?!

Speed has limited tools and a very demanding job. He had serious bottle to take it on and for that I'm going to be 100% behind him. Battle on Speedo, battle on..........

 

[Bramley]

OK, so Speed will have noticed and he will know that something needs to be done. I don't see where you get the idea that very little is being done? He and his staff and his players will be spending a great deal of time trying to fix it. You and I will not see that happening. Hence, now is not the time to start panicing. Now is the time to relax as it is early in the season and we have a new manager who has only just started to make his mark on the team.

Agreed, no idea what is going on in the training field. So essentially the thread has identified (a) there's initial problems to overcome, (b) we have no idea if we are seeking a solution because we don't have intimate access to the training field/Speed's scouting lists, and (c) there is no point sacking him after 6 games.

Honestly this thread has been a revelation....GREAT THREAD!

Can we have another tomorrow?

 

[Nick Jansky]

Agreed, no idea what is going on in the training field. So essentially the thread has identified (a) there's initial problems to overcome, (b) we have no idea if we are seeking a solution because we don't have intimate access to the training field/Speed's scouting lists, and (c) there is no point sacking him after 6 games.

Honestly this thread has been a revelation....GREAT THREAD!

Can we have another tomorrow?

Ah Bramley, the voice of common sense & reason!

But if people want to panic, let 'em get on with it, and let the rest of us be thankful that the person who actually matters, Gary Speed, is made of sterner stuff & doesn't appear to be the sort to panic.

 

[Kenilworth]

Speed has limited tools and a very demanding job. He had serious bottle to take it on and for that I'm going to be 100% behind him. Battle on Speedo, battle on..........

Don't disagree. I will have patience. I do believe that Speed will sort it but I am expecting us to be nearer the bottom rather than the top based on the way we are still playing negative footbal (doesn't matter if it is hoof or pass it is still negative).

One critical issue is that these limited Tools are being paid far more than the tools at places like the Keepmoat, Vicarage Rd, or The Liberty yet as a collective the sum af the parts appears to be far less than it should be. Are they crap? Don't believe so. Is it a lack of confidense? Possibly. Is it the tactics? Could be. This is a management situation.

So, take Watford as an example. Malky MacKay has pretty much the same group of players he had last season with a couple of additions and look at the way they are playing - bagging goals for fun.

They signed up a couple of players from Walsall, Rene Gilmartin and Troy Deeney, they have a loanee from Brum (Jordan Mutch) and of course the real Andrew Taylor on loan from Boro. They shipped out about 5 or 6 including Will Hoskins before the start of the season so no one can say they have a large squad or that much strength in depth. However, is appears that MacKay has them playing for each other, breaking with pace and width and getting quality balls into the danger area and popping them into the onion bag. I don't believe they are playing with any great level of hoof, just to feet and working hard for each other - but crucially, positively. Watford also have a real mill stone in terms of finances that Speed doesn't have. If Speed could find a player to loan of the calibre AND the price we are prepared to pay then I believe McCabe will sanction it. MacKay will have no such luxury.

Before you go on about MacKay having a full pre season with his players bear in mind that Speed is not new to this club. He knows the players - he should know them inside out - yet there is still this square pegs in round holes scenario. It's as though a trendy methodology and style of play has been taught as the only way to go at a top class academic institution and this has to be applied no matter what. Well the art of being a good manager is to get the best out of what you have not shoe horn everyone into a particular style of play and hope for the best.

Time will tell but the roses are not smelling any sweeter and the football is not looking that much better either - all we do is pass the ball more often in our own half, or just inside the oppositions, before we lump it long or more often than not concede possession far too easily with a misplaced pass or being hussled out of it when we try to get further forward.

Speed has had 6 games in the league and has deployed pretty much the same style /tactics in each whether that be home or away. He has a a 50% record but we all know that apart from the Derby victory we were lucky to win the other two and in the defeats we have only looked dangerous in the Scunny game but still got hammered 0-4.

I am looking for green shoots to appear but all I see is a heap of manure.

 

[SteelCity Blade]

Ah Bramley, the voice of common sense & reason!

But if people want to panic, let 'em get on with it, and let the rest of us be thankful that the person who actually matters, Gary Speed, is made of sterner stuff & doesn't appear to be the sort to panic.

.........and that is the important part. Its all about the manager and players holding their nerve, it doesnt matter about the rest of us. I think the thread title is an over reaction and I'm nowhere near panicking stage yet myself.

I am concerned about a few things though. Mainly our lack of goals. I recognise that we are in transition and the change of philosophy is going to take time to bed in, but we have to be extremely careful that this doesnt impact on a lack of points. It only takes one bad run and you can sucked into trouble.

 

[Micalijo]

Agreed, no idea what is going on in the training field. So essentially the thread has identified (a) there's initial problems to overcome, (b) we have no idea if we are seeking a solution because we don't have intimate access to the training field/Speed's scouting lists, and (c) there is no point sacking him after 6 games.

Honestly this thread has been a revelation....GREAT THREAD!


None of this is Speed's doing but I assume he is very worried, irrespective of what he is bound to say in public.

Can we have another tomorrow?

Point is Bramley it is irrelevant what is going on in training. The core of our squad is shite and more importantly totally unsuited to playing possession/attractive football. It has no pace and no creativity so I don't understand what you are getting at. Stop mentioning sacking - nobody is remotely saying that. After that you're back on the old 'no point talking about things you don't know about' but I'll remind you this is a fans forum - we talk about SUFC, speculate etc.

 

[Bramley]

Don't disagree. I will have patience. I do believe that Speed will sort it but I am expecting us to be nearer the bottom rather than the top based on the way we are still playing negative footbal (doesn't matter if it is hoof or pass it is still negative).

One critical issue is that these limited Tools are being paid far more than the tools at places like the Keepmoat, Vicarage Rd, or The Liberty yet as a collective the sum af the parts appears to be far less than it should be. Are they crap? Don't believe so. Is it a lack of confidense? Possibly. Is it the tactics? Could be. This is a management situation.

So, take Watford as an example. Malky MacKay has pretty much the same group of players he had last season with a couple of additions and look at the way they are playing - bagging goals for fun.

They signed up a couple of players from Walsall, Rene Gilmartin and Troy Deeney, they have a loanee from Brum (Jordan Mutch) and of course the real Andrew Taylor on loan from Boro. They shipped out about 5 or 6 including Will Hoskins before the start of the season so no one can say they have a large squad or that much strength in depth. However, is appears that MacKay has them playing for each other, breaking with pace and width and getting quality balls into the danger area and popping them into the onion bag. I don't believe they are playing with any great level of hoof, just to feet and working hard for each other - but crucially, positively. Watford also have a real mill stone in terms of finances that Speed doesn't have. If Speed could find a player to loan of the calibre AND the price we are prepared to pay then I believe McCabe will sanction it. MacKay will have no such luxury.

Before you go on about MacKay having a full pre season with his players bear in mind that Speed is not new to this club. He knows the players - he should know them inside out - yet there is still this square pegs in round holes scenario. It's as though a trendy methodology and style of play has been taught as the only way to go at a top class academic institution and this has to be applied no matter what. Well the art of being a good manager is to get the best out of what you have not shoe horn everyone into a particular style of play and hope for the best.

Time will tell but the roses are not smelling any sweeter and the football is not looking that much better either - all we do is pass the ball more often in our own half, or just inside the oppositions, before we lump it long or more often than not concede possession far too easily with a misplaced pass or being hussled out of it when we try to get further forward.

Speed has had 6 games in the league and has deployed pretty much the same style /tactics in each whether that be home or away. He has a a 50% record but we all know that apart from the Derby victory we were lucky to win the other two and in the defeats we have only looked dangerous in the Scunny game but still got hammered 0-4.

I am looking for green shoots to appear but all I see is a heap of manure.

Speed's 50% record is better than Mackay's 34% record.

Give him time.

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Point is Bramley it is irrelevant what is going on in training. The core of our squad is shite and more importantly totally unsuited to playing possession/attractive football. It has no pace and no creativity so I don't understand what you are getting at. Stop mentioning sacking - nobody is remotely saying that. After that you're back on the old 'no point talking about things you don't know about' but I'll remind you this is a fans forum - we talk about SUFC, speculate etc.

But we've already established this on numerous occasions, in numerous threads ad infinitum. We all know and are aware of our weaknesses, it doesn't need to be hammered home. It's endless repetition and its creeping back in again on the board and I think its to its detriment.

Why not speculate about the solution - suggest some potential loan signings for example? Or, dare I say, indulge in some light-hearted banter?

 

[SteelCity Blade]

Time will tell but the roses are not smelling any sweeter and the football is not looking that much better either - all we do is pass the ball more often in our own half, or just inside the oppositions, before we lump it long or more often than not concede possession far too easily with a misplaced pass or being hussled out of it when we try to get further forward.

Speed has had 6 games in the league and has deployed pretty much the same style /tactics in each whether that be home or away. He has a a 50% record but we all know that apart from the Derby victory we were lucky to win the other two and in the defeats we have only looked dangerous in the Scunny game but still got hammered 0-4.

I am looking for green shoots to appear but all I see is a heap of manure.

In regard to the first higlighted point, that is correct and well observed. The reason? Comes back to what most of us have been saying.....ahead of Britton is Monty and Ertl, two defensive players who have a nose bleed when they get to within a 40-yard radius of the goal. Hence we have no one that can play in the oppo half, which means no proper service to the forwards. But what does Speed do? Bring in the inconsistent Quinn? or a youngster with no experience???? The problem is obvious but solving it is another issue all together.

In regard to the second highlighted point I totally disagree. He has shown a willingness to try different things and go back to the drawing board which is refreshing. The only thing that has been the same is the general shape of the team (i.e. 4-3-3/4-5-1).....

In his first game against Boro he kept things pretty much the same so not to overload the players, we were poor. Against Preston he had us trying to pass it a bit more, we were poor. Against Derby we tried to pass it even more, we were much better. Against Scunthorpe we tried to step it up a gear and really play some nice stuff, it backfired and we got pasted desipte playing well. To avoid this happening again we kept things much more simple against Pompey and cleared our lines more quickly whilst looking for a quicker ball forward.....we didnt play half as well but won the game. At Leeds we tried to strike a balance, looked quite solid but lost due to one mistake and an inability to create decent chances.

I'm afraid nothing is black and white in this division. Anyone can beat anyone and you dont necessarily have to play well to win. Its all about the creating and taking of chances.....something we're not doing. But if we're totally altering the way we play from one end of the philosophy scale to another then that is going to take time. We have to be patient but the manager has to be smart. He will be.

 

[Ollessendro]

Relegation dog fight after 8 games (6 in charge). If we'd won at Leeds (one mistake and one bar hit, remember?) we'd be 7th so would that mean we're Premiership bound? No. Just sit back, relax and enjoy us playing real football rather than that crap that been served up for 20 years give or take an odd month.

We didn't win at Leeds. I suppose you'll be there tomorrow saying if we'd scored 4 last night against Forrest, 2 against Leeds and 5 against Scunthorpe then we'd be in the play offs. Get real. We've been awful in the 6 games since Speed took over (bar Derby) and our form is that of a team staring at relegation.

Not to be pedantic, but we would have been in sixth place, with an inferior goal difference to Norwich. A remarkable achievement considering we have scored hardly any goals.

We are stuck in 18th and are unlikely to pick up points tonight. If, but whatever. I can't see us getting much higher than our current league position if we don;t change things.

Doesn't that add weight to the argument that Ollie had about the table not presenting the whole picture and a better benchmark of how well we are doing in terms of actual form is goal difference and goals scored?

Since when have teams that don't score get into the play offs (never mind automatic)?
To suggest we are closer to the play offs purely on the basis that we are 3 points adrift, according to the current table, at this early stage neglects any of the evidence that is plain for all to see. L**ds had more than one decent effort and made SS work. We had one decent effort, late on in the game - when we were a goal down already and chasing the game. OK Ertl was unlucky but you look up his goal scoring record and assess the chances of him scoring more than a couple in a whole season.

The lowest scoring teams generally end up at the foot of the table and that is the most worrying aspect. It's not a slagging off of Speed it's a concern that there doesn't appear to be any option for change. There appears to be no recognition that this is an issue bar a passing comment that we need to do better in that department. Seth Bennett was asked on RS FH last night if Utd were looking at a new forward and the answer came back that he thought not - lefty midfielder, maybe, but forward - no.

Whilst there is an improvement in the passing through the midfield we are still playing very deep and very defensive. So to assess how well we are doing in the form stakes I suggest the main questions remain;

1. How many goal scoring chances are we creating on average per game?

2. How many times do we deliver quality crosses into the opposition penalty area and cause a real panic in the opposing defence?

3. How many times do we work the opposition 'keeper?

4. Is there a plan B? Hoofy didn't appear to have one and neither does Budgie.

If you total up the numbers of golas scored by all 11 match day starters throughought their carreers I'll bet it won't make pretty reading. Even if you calculate that as a ratio of matches played it will be poor. More often than not we will be in a situation where any of these ratios will be lower than the opposition. Those are worrying stats.

For those of you who believe in blind faith then carry on regardless.
Successful teams don't run themselves on blind faith.

Top post again Kenny. People are saying, 'relegation talk after 8 games wtf'. But what else do we have to go on? We lack quality, pace, creativity and confidence. Hence we are unlikely to turn things around with external factors (such as additions) taking place. On the contrary some of the teams around us (i.e. Pompey, Boro and Leicester) have quality and are likely to start improving (if they haven't already). It's great saying 'have faith', 'give him more time' etc, but all the evidence (i.e. performances, goals scored, stats, chances created and goals conceded) suggest we are in for a long hard season. Posters like Bramley, Dunc, Jj, Trig etc can remain positive but all it will mean is that Lenners, Foiery and I will be saying I told you so (again) when we are in the bottom 3 in January.

2007-08: Stoke automatic with 1.5 goals per game; Hull play-offs with 1.4; Leicester relegated with 0.9; Colchester bottom with 1.35.

Goals scored is our obvious weakness so far, but it is far from the full picture. It is still September. If by the end of the season things have got worse we will be in trouble, if they stay the same we will be OK and if we improve things will be better. The idea that people who post on here have noticed there are things in the team to sort out (such as we are not scoring enough) while Speed has not is laughable. And what to do? Sack him? Third manager before Xmas? That would be daft.

If by the end of the season we are in the bottom 3 will you start to worry then?

Oh yeah, Speedo will defo get us out of League One!?

OK, so Speed will have noticed and he will know that something needs to be done. I don't see where you get the idea that very little is being done? He and his staff and his players will be spending a great deal of time trying to fix it. You and I will not see that happening. Hence, now is not the time to start panicing. Now is the time to relax as it is early in the season and we have a new manager who has only just started to make his mark on the team.

I'm not sure Speedo has seen this. He's had 6 poor games in charge and he is still playing the same inept formation. He continues with out of form players (Cressy and Ched), whilst playing 3 defesive midfielders and dropping our most dangerous player.

Not only that but since he's taken over he's singed a keeper and a right back. Great. We are crying out for creativity and desperate for 3 attacking players, but Speed is more content on singing our 4th right back and our 3 goal keepers. Top banana.

The point you're touching on is that Speed is trying to put square pegs into round holes. Mainly because he has no other option and what you've said above highlights the main problem with our squad. As you say, the quality in the middle isnt there so we struggle to build anything meaningful behind the forwards. The second problem is that we dont have the type of forward who can fashion a chance from nothing, which is essentially what we need because of the midfield problem.

The blindingly obvious sign is that we need three players. A central midfielder (who doesnt have a nose bleed after the halfway line), a left winger (with an ability to get round a full back) and a forward (with enough movement to create space in behind him). But where is the money going to come from for that and who in their right mind loans out players who can do such things?!

Speed has limited tools and a very demanding job. He had serious bottle to take it on and for that I'm going to be 100% behind him. Battle on Speedo, battle on..........

As Mic (in reply to jj) and SC pointed out it's ok getting them passing in the training ground, but no amount of training will give Monty or Ertl the ability to pass forward and find a Red and White shirt. Nor will hours of shooting practice help Evans and Creswell hit a barn door.

Agreed, no idea what is going on in the training field. So essentially the thread has identified (a) there's initial problems to overcome, (b) we have no idea if we are seeking a solution because we don't have intimate access to the training field/Speed's scouting lists, and (c) there is no point sacking him after 6 games.

Honestly this thread has been a revelation....GREAT THREAD!

Can we have another tomorrow?

These posts always make me laugh. Somebody offers an opinion different to what they like and it's a shit thread. Funny that you sarcastically mock the thread as 'great', yet you've posted 5 times (although admittedly none of those posts are wirth reading). Maybe the other 18 posters who've been involved in some intersting debate think this thread offers nothing too!?

 

[Bramley]

We didn't win at Leeds. I suppose you'll be there tomorrow saying if we'd scored 4 last night against Forrest, 2 against Leeds and 5 against Scunthorpe then we'd be in the play offs. Get real. We've been awful in the 6 games since Speed took over (bar Derby) and our form is that of a team staring at relegation.



We are stuck in 18th and are unlikely to pick up points tonight. If, but whatever. I can't see us getting much higher than our current league position if we don;t change things.



Top post again Kenny. People are saying, 'relegation talk after 8 games wtf'. But what else do we have to go on? We lack quality, pace, creativity and confidence. Hence we are unlikely to turn things around with external factors (such as additions) taking place. On the contrary some of the teams around us (i.e. Pompey, Boro and Leicester) have quality and are likely to start improving (if they haven't already). It's great saying 'have faith', 'give him more time' etc, but all the evidence (i.e. performances, goals scored, stats, chances created and goals conceded) suggest we are in for a long hard season. Posters like Bramley, Dunc, Jj, Trig etc can remain positive but all it will mean is that Lenners, Foiery and I will be saying I told you so (again) when we are in the bottom 3 in January.



If by the end of the season we are in the bottom 3 will you start to worry then?

Oh yeah, Speedo will defo get us out of League One!?



I'm not sure Speedo has seen this. He's had 6 poor games in charge and he is still playing the same inept formation. He continues with out of form players (Cressy and Ched), whilst playing 3 defesive midfielders and dropping our most dangerous player.

Not only that but since he's taken over he's singed a keeper and a right back. Great. We are crying out for creativity and desperate for 3 attacking players, but Speed is more content on singing our 4th right back and our 3 goal keepers. Top banana.



As Mic (in reply to jj) and SC pointed out it's ok getting them passing in the training ground, but no amount of training will give Monty or Ertl the ability to pass forward and find a Red and White shirt. Nor will hours of shooting practice help Evans and Creswell hit a barn door.



These posts always make me laugh. Somebody offers an opinion different to what they like and it's a shit thread. Funny that you sarcastically mock the thread as 'great', yet you've posted 5 times (although admittedly none of those posts are wirth reading). Maybe the other 18 posters who've been involved in some intersting debate think this thread offers nothing too!?

But the point is Ollie, it's not a different opinion at all.

 

[Micalijo]

Spot on with last comment Ollie. It seems to me his criticising (with boring repetition) somebody starting a reasonable thread, not even an opinion he doesn't agree with.

He's one of these who believes that unless you have detailed access to the accounts and to the training ground there is no point posting. In which case the forum might as well shut down.

 

[Ollessendro]

But the point is Ollie, it's not a different opinion at all.

that's 6 posts now.

How about offering something constructive. In reply to my first post (not about the merits of the team but more about the teams around us) name 3 teams do you think are worse than United? (i.e. who will finish below us).

 

[super_pig]

bi' 'reight olle.. i remember one time in the old div 1 we didn't win a game until the week before xmas
millwall.. palace and preston

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

that's 6 posts now.

How about offering something constructive. In reply to my first post (not about the merits of the team but more about the teams around us) name 3 teams do you think are worse than United? (i.e. who will finish below us).

I don't see how you can say Evans/Cressy should be dropped and Wardy shouldn't. He hasn't been playing any better than either of them.

Three teams that I think will finish lower than us?

Derby, Scunny, Palace. Although I think there will be others below them too like Millwall.

 

[Kenilworth]

But the point is Ollie, it's not a different opinion at all.

Don't be so sour Bramley that Ollie has pipped you on several occasions. You are clearly something to get his teeth into since you must be a clapper to the core.

I only cider in with Ollie on this topic because I see the same as he does. It is my opinion but it seems that he and I are taking the perspective from the same sauce.

I a_peel to you to see the light and don't think that everything is as ripe and rosey as you think in the garden. You see I am looking to compare apples with apples and not pears. I was hoping for a champagne season but we are looking more like a poor mans sparkling Perry.

After Jordan's Crunch on Saturday I am hoping there will be no Calve Dross tonight.
However, I fear we may be all bruised after a long session in the Forest when our scromping foray crumbles, we are turned over and everything comes to nought.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

How long did that take you Ken?

 

[Kenilworth]

How long did that take you Ken?

Hardly any time at all, Bobby, my boy. Knocked it off in a Cox's Orange Pippin.

 

[davidpinder]

BBC website statistics don't make good reading.

On average this season, Sheffield United have scored every 18.25 attempts on goal. That is the worst conversion rate in the Championship.

 

[alcoblade]

Phew, for a horrible moment there I thought you were going to write an entire post without mentioning how shit you think Ched is. Panic over

Fooled you for a minute, didn't I?



UTB
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BBC website statistics don't make good reading.

On average this season, Sheffield United have scored every 18.25 attempts on goal. That is the worst conversion rate in the Championship.

Cough. But we don't get any attempts on goal, and our £3M man should be given more time....shouldn't he?




UTB

 

[Bladesway]

He's not shit but neither is he the answer as a lone striker.
He looks out of his depth and not fit enough, talented enough or experienced enough for the role he is asked to play.

Can you be any shitter than having neither the fitness to get around the park or the talent to kick the ball in the net? Fuck me, based on that I should be starting up top tonight.

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But we've already established this on numerous occasions, in numerous threads ad infinitum. We all know and are aware of our weaknesses, it doesn't need to be hammered home. It's endless repetition and its creeping back in again on the board and I think its to its detriment.

Why not speculate about the solution - suggest some potential loan signings for example? Or, dare I say, indulge in some light-hearted banter?

Oooh Ooooh can I try here. Of course it needs hammering home, we are shit but it seems the Chairman just sits with his arms folded and shrugs. Surely there will be a Radio Sheffield interview soon telling us how much it hurts him? Up to 10,000 fans have walked away since we were in the Premier League, why the hell do you think that is?

We are surviving on around 18,000 fans which if memory serves me right is loss making territory for the first time in a long time. Thats before you take into account freebie and offer tickets we are giving away. How long before 15,000 are there in a half empty ground with a team that actually prefers playing away from home because there is a better atmosphere?

If I could see one ray of sunshine I would be there lapping up the positivity. I see absolutely nothing but a rank crap team that is desperate need of rebuilding. But even SAF couldn't do that without some money. Calling uncle Kevin again, please send us a few pounds so we can buy a striker. One who scores goals and stuff.

What I can't believe is that some people want to sit on their hands and give it time. If the volume isn't cranked up in McCabes ears now he won't be listening in January.

 

[Nick Jansky]

criticising (with boring repetition)

Sorry, but that has got to be the most extreme case of the pot calling the kettle black that has ever appeared on here. Please explain how you have not been boringly repetitive about Blackwell?

 

[shorehamview]

some light-hearted banter?

You can take this comment how you like. I like banter, but I do like a good argument, which Olle seems to relish, even when he's wrong.

His spelling is a little haphazard, but you can't have everything.

How about offering something constructive?

A shed! A shed! Build a shed! Out of Lego!

Is that "constructive banter" enough for both of you?

This joke can be explained for the hard of thinking, or those who have had a sense of humour bypass.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Cough. But we don't get any attempts on goal, and our £3M man should be given more time....shouldn't he?




UTB

I suppose that depends on if you blame the lone forward for not shooting enough, or the wingers/midfield for not creating any decent shooting opportunities.

 

[alcoblade]

I suppose that depends on if you blame the lone forward for not shooting enough, or the wingers/midfield for not creating any decent shooting opportunities.

LOL - You'll wilt shortly Bob. It seems Speed's seen the light at last.....

Good point tonight that most predicted wouldn't come.

UTB

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Indeed Alco a great point although I think it will only be a temporary lull for attacks on the new regime.

I think our results are going to be unpredictable for a month or two yet.

 

[Nick Jansky]

I think our results are going to be unpredictable for a month or two yet.

I think you're being optimistic there Bob - I'm not expecting much in the way of consistency this side of Xmas. The style will change incrementally, as will the personnel, but its going to take time. In the meantime we have shown that we can still grind out results - Pompey & tonight being cases in point.

Agreed, a great point tonight, UTB.